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The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama
Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?
This traditional papier-mache shape is swung at almost every celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata?
People born in Puerto Rico are citizens of what country
The yerba mate is an herbal infusion and a traditional drink of this country.
What is Argentina
This is the most popular sport in Hispanic Culture?
What is soccer (futbol)
This soccer player is often hailed as one of the best in the world, having won the Ballon d'Or award multiple times and leading his national team to a World Cup victory
Who is Lionel Messi
When exactly is Hispanic Heritage month?
What is September 15- October 16
Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, this vital waterway runs through Central America.
What is the Panama Canal
This corn dough dish is typically steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
What is a tamal?
This small Central American country's name translates to "rich coast."
What is Costa Rica?
This legendary baseball player was the first Latino to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Who was Roberto Clemente?
Celebrated in cities like Los Angeles, this holiday commemorates a Mexican victory against the French army in 1862.
What is Cinco de Mayo
This ancient Inca citadel, located high in the Andes mountains, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
What is Machu Picchu?
In Argentina and Uruguay, this social event involving a variety of barbecued meats is known by this name.
What is Asado
This popular salad, now a classic, was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by an Italian immigrant restaurateur named Caesar Cardini.
What is Caesar salad?
This activist duo co-founded the United Farm Workers and led the fight for fair treatment of farmworkers in the U.S.
Who were Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta?
In many Latin American countries, this celebration marks a girl's 15th birthday and her transition to womanhood.
What is a quince?
With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks this place in world languages spoken as the first language.
What is 2nd
This popular custard dessert, often covered with a caramel sauce, has Roman origins and was brought to the Americas by the Spanish.
What is flan
The name for this Central American country means "the savior."
What is El Salvador?
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
In Spanish tradition, the 12 _______ should ideally be eaten under the table during the New Year
These are the three states in the U.S. with the most Hispanic owned businesses
What are Texas, California, and Florida?
This cake is soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk and is a traditional dessert in many Latin American countries.
What is tres leches cake?
This country is the only one in the world to have a bible on its national flag.
What is the Dominican Republic?